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Stranded with a Spy
by Merline LovelaceEscape from hell?To hell was more like it! When Mallory Dawes, suddenly infamous in the States, decided to take that vacation to France, her problems were just beginning: a lost passport. A car swept out to sea. Missing travelers' checks. And a mysterious, if intriguing, man who always seemed to turn up just when she was in trouble. . . Cutter Smith--code name: Slash--was told to keep the beautiful blonde in his sights. But as his interest in her veered from the professional to the intensely personal, Cutter knew the cost of falling in love would be high indeed. And he would have to pay the price. . .
Stranded with a Stranger
by Frances HousdenBorn to luxury and comfort, Chelsea Tedman never expected to be climbing Mount Everest. But her need to solve the mystery surrounding her sister's fatal fall on the mountain had Chelsea in Nepal, determined to climb the unforgiving terrain at all costs. She just needed a guide. Mysterious as he was alluring, Kurt Jellic was the only man for the job, and all she had to do was convince him. But Chelsea didn't know which was more difficult: Everest's brutal climb or her irresistible attraction to Kurt. With danger so near, Chelsea could soon be victim to the mountain... and to her own passion.
Stranded with the Boss: Pursued Stranded With The Boss Falling For Her Fake Fiancé (Billionaires and Babies #72)
by Elizabeth LaneA single mom and her twin babies are snowbound with her frigid boss in this sweet contemporary romance.When Tessa Randall sues CEO Dragan Markovic’s company for unfair termination, he insists on hearing her side of the story. But the billionaire known as “The Dragon” gets more than he bargained for when he’s stranded at his snowy Alaskan lodge with Tessa and her twin toddlers. Now the flame-haired beauty wants to uncover his story. How can he tell her that her children remind him of his harrowing past and all that he lost? Or that the sweet family of three is slowly melting the Dragon’s frozen heart . . .
Stranded with the Captain
by Sharon HartleyWhat she wished for...and more! An adventure is exactly what Cat Sidran wants when she and two friends charter a boat for a sailing trip in the Florida Keys. Throw in a swarthy captain, and Cat has the perfect amount of excitement. Until pirates overtake them, and Captain Javi Rivas reveals himself to be an FBI agent. Working with Javi gives Cat a thrill like she's never felt before. She can handle danger for a couple of days if it means saving her friends, but anything longer... She loves her quiet life; Javi thrives on adrenaline. She needs to forget her captain...if that's even possible.
Stranded with the Detective: Stranded With The Detective (tennessee Swat) / Cease Fire (omega Sector: Under Siege) (Tennessee SWAT #3)
by Lena DiazA routine investigation turns deadlyNow they’re running for survivalSWAT officer Colby Vale and horse rancher Piper Caraway are left to die in the remote wilderness of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But for Colby, death is not an option. He vows to protect Piper as they navigate the treacherous way home. Surviving against nature is difficult. Fighting their attraction is harder. But when their tormentor makes his move…living to tell their tale may be impossible.Tennessee SWAT
Stranded with the Groom
by Christine RimmerThe Thunder Canyon Nugget reports that the annual mail-order bride reenactment was a smashing success-until librarian Katie Fenton found herself hitched to a mystery man! Our local cutie was stunned to find herself gazing into the eyes of handsome businessman Justin Caldwell. This reporter suspects that more than sparks have flared between the "bride" and "groom" since their fabulous fake wedding-And The blizzard that kept them snowbound afterward. Rumor has it that Justin's got a grudge against local real-estate magnate Caleb Douglas. And Katie is part of the Douglas clan. . . . Does the sexy stranger have more than romance up his sleeve? Stay tuned, loyal readers-this prospector will soon reveal all!
Stranded with the Island Doctor
by Annie ClaydonIn Annie Claydon&’s captivating Harlequin Medical Romance, the heat is rising between two dedicated doctors on this beautiful tropical island! A storm is raging……between them! With her daughter now grown up and married, dedicated doctor Mel is finally taking some me time. Until a tropical storm interrupts her much-needed Maldives break. She doesn&’t hesitate to help. But working alongside the only other doctor on the island—insufferable yet handsome widower Rafe—isn&’t without its challenges. Especially when the tension between them turns into chemistry. Neither expected a second chance, but will that stop Mel from taking a leap of faith?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Stranded with the Navy SEAL: A Military Romantic Suspense Novel (Team Twelve #1)
by Susan CliffFor one navy SEAL, danger and passion are brewing in paradiseWorking on a cruise ship was supposed to be the perfect distraction for chef Cady Crenshaw. Instead, it made her the perfect target. Abducted and thrown overboard into foreign waters, she has only one shot at survival…and it comes at the hands of an irresistible ally.Navy SEAL Logan Starke’s protective instincts were locked and loaded the moment he met Cady at the ship’s bar. When a violent struggle to take down her captors leaves Logan and Cady stranded on a deserted island, he leaps into rescue mode. But the hot sand and the even hotter attraction between them can’t be denied…and temptation could be the deadliest threat yet.
Stranded with the Paramedic
by Sue MacKayIn this latest Medical Romance by Sue MacKay, a paramedic and a doctor have no choice but to wait out a storm together when it hits. But can their moments of passion turn into forever?It started with a storm…Will it end in forever? Brooke Williams is taking control of her life. The only thing this paramedic can&’t control? The weather! So as her beachside break is struck by torrential rain, she finds herself helping injured residents alongside intriguing Doctor Danny Collins. Their chemistry is instant and soon they can&’t resist waiting out the storm—between the sheets! But Danny&’s holding something back and honesty is nonnegotiable for Brooke. Dare she risk her heart for a chance at happy-ever-after?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Stranded with the Rancher (Wind River Cowboys #2)
by Rebecca WintersSTORY OF A LIFETIMEWyatt Fielding wasn’t just handsome. He was ridiculously gorgeous. So if more snow meant more time stranded in the Wind River mountains with him, Alex Dorney hoped it would never stop. For a New York journalist, two days trapped in a tent in a Wyoming blizzard should have been torture. But this was quickly becoming the best—and most important—story of Alex’s life.When Alex descended upon his camp, Wyatt was beyond stunned. Her breathtaking blonde beauty seemed out of place in the rugged landscape—but she was proving more resourceful, and intriguing, by the hour. His attraction came on stronger and more suddenly than the squall raging outside. But he didn’t know this woman. And she didn’t know his past…
Stranded with the Rancher: Her Montana Twins Small-town Billionaire Stranded With The Rancher
by Tina RadcliffeIn this sweet romance, a big city doctor is stranded in Colorado with a handsome single dad—only to discover the joys of country life, family . . . and love.Dr. Beth Rogers is about to start her new life in New York. The only thing standing in her way is a Colorado blizzard. Now she’s stranded on a beautiful ranch with Dan Gallagher, a single father she only just met. But while she waits for the roads to clear, Beth finds herself delivering babies in log cabins, helping to feed newborn calves, and teaching Dan’s little girl to play hymns on the piano. No-nonsense Beth even throws a snowball or two at the handsome, love-shy cowboy. She thought she had her heart set on leaving, so why does she dream of Dan asking her to stay forever?
Stranded with the Rancher: Stranded With The Rancher Her Secret Husband A High Stakes Seduction (Texas Cattleman's Club: After the Storm #2)
by Janice MaynardHigh drama leads to intense desire when a tornado forces rival neighbors to stay close in this contemporary Western romance series debut.Enemies forced together just might become lovers in USA Today–bestselling author Janice Maynard’s Texas Cattleman’s Club: After the Storm tale.For billionaire horse breeder Drew Farrell, the day starts with the usual argument with ornery neighbor, produce farmer Beth Andrews. But within minutes, he and the irritating beauty are huddled together in a storm cellar praying for their lives. They call a truce . . . and seal it with an unexpected kiss.They emerge to a scene of utter devastation. Their passion to rebuild is rivaled only by the very personal passion they’ve just discovered . . . until Beth’s past catches up with her, and a very different type of storm erupts.
Stranded with the Reclusive Earl (Young Victorian Ladies #2)
by Eva ShepherdSaving him from solitudeNo matter how hard he protests… Seeking shelter in a storm, Lady Iris Springfeld arrives at the doorstep of Theo Crighton, the grumpy Earl of Greystone. Discovering he has shut himself away since the fire that took his eyesight, Iris uses her sunny optimism to counter his dourness. Theo is the first man to appreciate her for herself, not her looks or social connections. Now can she be the one to bring him back to life?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Young Victorian LadiesThree spirited sisters, all highly individual, find the men who are just right for themBook 1: Wagering on the WallflowerBook 2: Stranded with the Reclusive Earl
Stranded with the Runaway Bride: A Sexy Opposites Attract Romance
by Yvonne LindsayThey&’re trapped with only their wild, unexpected attraction for company, in this emotional romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Yvonne Lindsay.Gorgeous, remote cabin perfect for solitude and healing. Comes with runaway bride…Injured photojournalist Sawyer Roberts is looking for peace, quiet and absolute solitude. So he&’s in for a shock when runaway bride Georgia O&’Connor shows up at his cabin door in a rain-drenched dress…Now, thanks to a mudslide, they&’re trapped. Two weeks. One bed. And a spark between them that&’s quickly heating up. But what happens when it&’s time to leave, and they must face the fears that made them run in the first place?Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.
Stranded with the Secret Billionaire
by Marion LennoxRescued by a brooding stranger... Jilted heiress Penny Hindmarsh-Firth sets her broken heart on escaping high-society city life. Instead, she's trapped by floods in the Outback and a handsome stranger on horseback comes to her rescue! After a betrayal shattered his life, Matt Fraser withdrew from the world-but he can't deny Penny a refuge. The secret billionaire is reluctantly intrigued as the society princess starts proving there's more to her than meets the eye...
Stranded with the Sergeant
by Cathie LinzOPERATION: Boss's daughter's school tripSubject: Drop-dead gorgeous Sergeant Joe Wilder, whose carefree facade hid a deep sorrow, making him avoid women and children.Mission: Escort a group of kids-and their sexy teacher-on a wilderness weekend.Complications: The teacher was the boss's daughter! Lovely Prudence Martin had been a soldier's child-and vowed never to be a soldier's wife! Yet when she and Joe were forced to shelter in a snowbound cabin, things began to heat up. Because Joe was the man she'd forbidden herself...and the only man she could depend upon.Mission Success: Uncertain. What would happen when they were rescued?
Stranded with the Suspect: Stranded With The Suspect (the Ranger Brigade: Family Secrets, Book 6) / Appalacian Prey (The\ranger Brigade: Family Secrets Ser. #6)
by Cindi MyersThey’re both undercover…And in way over their heads.To arrest a powerful cult leader, Officer Simon Woolridge needs evidence former group member Andi Matheson doesn’t know she has. But the pregnant heiress is being targeted by two killers—and hiding even more secrets. Now as she and Simon go on the run through a ferocious Colorado blizzard, her resourcefulness ignites a passion the cynical agent never saw coming…and a trap they have only one shot to survive.The Ranger Brigade: Family Secrets
Stranded with the Tempting Stranger: A Steamy Black Romcom (The Garrisons)
by Brenda JacksonIt's hard not to mix business with pleasure in this passionate reader-favorite romance from New York Times bestselling author, Brenda Jackson.High-powered lawyer Brandon Washington knows how to win: be ruthless and, above all else, extremely charming. His biggest client, the family of a late hotel magnate, has sent him to the Bahamas to track down their newly discovered half-sister and discover if she&’s a threat to their fortune. It&’s his charm that will unlock her secrets.But as soon as Brandon meets the beautiful heiress, Cassie Sinclair-Garrison, the lines began to blur. Between the truth and the lies. Between her secrets and his. Between his ambition…and a chance for true love. As a storm gathers over the Caribbean, Brandon knows the reckoning is coming. And this time, the only thing he wants to win is her heart.Previously published
Stranded with the Tempting Stranger: An Anthology (The\garrisons Ser. #4)
by Brenda Jackson Catherine MannRisky BusinessHigh-powered lawyer Brandon Washington knew how to win. He had to be ruthless, cutthroat and, for his latest case, irresistible. His biggest client, the family of the late hotel magnate John Garrison, had sent Brandon under an assumed name to the Bahamas to track down their newly discovered half sister. He would find her, charm her and uncover all her secrets.But as soon as Brandon met the beautiful heiress, the lines began to blur. Between the truth and the lies. Between her secrets and his. Between his ambition...and a chance to be loved. And as a storm gathered over the Caribbean, Brandon knew the reckoning was coming. And this time, winning could be the last thing he wanted.
Stranded with the Tycoon
by Sophie PembrokeThe man who sees her beauty... Ben Hampton is the last man in England that workaholic historian Luce would ever choose to be stranded with. Tall, dark and infuriatingly arrogant, he's also a reminder of her not-so-glorious romantic history-something she's spent the past few years burying herself in work to forget. Hotel tycoon Ben knows there's fire behind Luce's buttoned-up exterior, and fanning its flames is an irresistible temptation. Luckily, getting snowbound in the countryside gives him the perfect opportunity to tempt out the real Lucinda Myles!
Stranded: Stranded Untraceable Dangerous Inheritance (Military Investigations #7)
by Debby GiustiAMISH COUNTRY REFUGE Colleen Brennan has one goal-take down her sister's killer. But chasing after evidence leaves her in the path of a tornado and stranded in an Amish community. With the killer nearby, Colleen must depend on the kindness of Special Agent Frank Gallagher. Although the army officer is recuperating from a battlefield injury, he wants to help the beautiful woman he rescued from the tornado's fury. He can tell she's hiding something important. But getting her to reveal her secrets may be his most dangerous mission ever. Military Investigations: Serving their country and solving crimes
Stranded: Wedding At Cardwell Ranch Undercover Warrior Stranded (The\rescuers Ser. #2)
by Alice SharpeAFTER MONTHS STRANDED IN THE MOUNTAINS, A DETECTIVE RETURNS HOME TO A TARGET ON HIS BACK-AND HIS PREGNANT WIFE CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS... When Detective Alex Foster's plane goes down in the remote Bitterroot Mountains, everyone thinks he is dead. Including his wife, Jessica. But against all odds, he survives, returning months later to the joyous news that Jessica is pregnant. Yet their reunion reminds them both of their imperfections. Then Alex discovers his plane crash was no accident. Someone wanted him dead and is now targeting Jessica to get to him. She wants honesty; he wants to keep the frightening details to himself. Protecting Jessica and his unborn child is Alex's first priority-even if it means giving up his second chance at life to save theirs....
Strands of Bronze and Gold
by Jane NickersonThe Bluebeard fairy tale retold. . . .When seventeen-year-old Sophia Petheram's beloved father dies, she receives an unexpected letter. An invitation--on fine ivory paper, in bold black handwriting--from the mysterious Monsieur Bernard de Cressac, her godfather. With no money and fewer options, Sophie accepts, leaving her humble childhood home for the astonishingly lavish Wyndriven Abbey, in the heart of Mississippi.Sophie has always longed for a comfortable life, and she finds herself both attracted to and shocked by the charm and easy manners of her overgenerous guardian. But as she begins to piece together the mystery of his past, it's as if, thread by thread, a silken net is tightening around her. And as she gathers stories and catches whispers of his former wives--all with hair as red as her own--in the forgotten corners of the abbey, Sophie knows she's trapped in the passion and danger of de Cressac's intoxicating world. Glowing strands of romance, mystery, and suspense are woven into this breathtaking debut--a thrilling retelling of the "Bluebeard" fairy tale.
Strands of Truth
by Colleen CobleSuspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble. Strands of Harper Taylor’s childhood are resurfacing—but will the truth save her . . . or pull her under? Harper Taylor is used to being alone— after all, she grew up in one foster home after another. Oliver Jackson finally took her under his wing when she was a runaway teenager, and now Harper pours her marine biology knowledge into Oliver’s pen shell research. But she’s never stopped wishing for a family of her own. So when a DNA test reveals a half-sister living just two hours away, Harper is both hopeful and nervous. Over warm cinnamon rolls, Harper and Annabelle find striking similarities in their stories. Is it just a coincidence that both their mothers died tragically, without revealing Harper and Annabelle’s father’s name? Oliver’s son Ridge still sees Harper as a troubled teen even all these years later. But when Oliver is attacked, Ridge and Harper find themselves working together to uncover dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy them all. They must unravel her past before they can have any hope for the future. Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble. “Free-dive into a romantic suspense that will leave you breathless and craving for more.” --DiAnn Mills, bestselling author "As always, Colleen Coble never disappoints. Strands of Truth is no exception. I was hooked from the first page. Trying to read this story slowly is impossible. Don't be surprised when you find yourself flipping the pages in a hurry to find out what happens next! This one is for your keeper shelf." --Lynette Eason, bestselling, award-winning author of the Blue Justice Series “Colleen Coble's latest book, Strands of Truth, grips you on page one with a heart-pounding opening and doesn't let go until the last satisfying word. I love her skill in pulling the reader in with believable, likable characters, interesting locations, and a mystery just waiting to be untangled. Highly recommended.” --Carrie Stuart Parks, bestselling author of Formula of Deception “Once again, Colleen Coble delivers an intriguing, suspenseful tale in Strands of Truth. The mystery and tension mount toward an explosive and satisfying finish. Well done.” --Creston Mapes, bestselling author“Just when I think Colleen Coble’s stories can’t get any better, she proves me wrong. In Strands of Truth, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The characterization of Ridge and Harper and their relationship pulled me immediately into the story. Fast paced, with so many unexpected twists and turns, I read this book in one sitting. Coble has pushed the bar higher than I’d imagined. This book is one not to be missed.” --Robin Caroll, best-selling author of the Darkwater Inn series“It’s in her blood! Colleen Coble once again shows her suspense prowess with a thriller as intricate and beautiful as a strand of DNA. Strands of Truth dives into an unusual profession involving mollusks and shell beds that weaves a unique, silky thread throughout the story. So fascinating I couldn’t stop reading!” --Ronie Kendig, bestselling author of The Tox Files
Strange Allure: The passionate, suspenseful novel from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Susan LewisCarla Craig is passionately in love with Richard Mere - he has a hold over her she can't resist. Even when her world is blown apart, Carla still can't put the affair behind her. And Avril Hayden, Carla's flamboyant and sensual friend, finds herself increasingly intrigued by this mysterious connection - a connection that won't go away. But as hidden truths are finally revealed, intrigue turns to fear, and risk to terrible danger...